Nixon's Huskies Looking for First Place
Laurence Nixon '02, the quarterback for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies, led the team to victory on Saturday over Simon Fraser University. The win puts the Huskies in a position to finish first in the west going into the last week of the season.
Below is an excerpt from the game article with a highlight video at the bottom of the page.
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Huskies Get Win They Needed
SECURED HOME PLAYOFF GAME
Oct 18
Nixon completed 17-of-31 passes for 216 yards, three interceptions and
the one touchdown pass. SFU’s Bernd Dittrich went 13-for-31 throwing
three interceptions on 116 yards. He also rushed for 22 yards.
Gorski was the top receiver in the game tallying 108 yards on six
catches, scoring the lone touchdown in the game. O’Gorman had 134 yards
on 21 carries on the ground and 16 receiving yards on three catches.
Adam Johnson was the best on offence in the game for the Clan gaining
37 yards on eight carries on the ground and 28 yards in the air on
three receptions.
Defensively the Clan had eight players with four or more tackles —
Justin Capiciotti led the way with 81/2. Chris Folk, Eshleman and
Anthony DesLauriers had the interceptions for SFU. Lyndon Boychuk led
Saskatchewan with 61/2 tackles. Peter Thiel, Bryce McCall and Grant
Shaw had the interceptions for the Huskies.
Saskatchewan will head to Vancouver Friday to face the University of
British Columbia Thunderbirds, a team they defeated 37-3 earlier this
season. SFU will play the waiting game with a bye.
Playoff tickets are now available for purchase for season ticket
holders. Season ticket holders have until Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. to
purchase tickets for themselves, friends and family. Tickets for the
general public go on sale Thursday at 8:30 a.m. They can be bought by
calling 966-1111 or at the PAC on College. The semifinal game will be
played November 1 in Griffths Stadium at 1:30 p.m.